C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis (1898-1963), one of the great writers of the twentieth century, also continues to be one of our most influential Christian thinkers. A Fellow and tutor at Oxford until 1954, he spent the rest of his career as Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge. He wrote more than thirty books, both popular and scholarly, inlcuding The Chronicles of Narnia , The Screwtape Letters , The Four Loves , Mere Christianity and Surprised by Joy .

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Excellent read - but be warned: Apalling amount of typos

Don't waste your money - purchase a print copy or meticulously edited ereader version. This is a very poor quality Nook version. The sheer number of mistakes/typos make this a slog-through copy.

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Anonymous

Posted April 16, 2005

The Mirror of Myself

'Till We Have Faces' is a book I have read 5 times and have gleaned something new from it it every time. I am 17, and I first read it at 13. Every time I read it, I am humbled, because it is a mirror to show me my own selfishness and my self-love. This book demonstrates how we must die to ourselves before we can truly live--'If I'm really gonna live I gotta die to myself someday' (U2--Surrender). And the line at the end breaks me every time: 'I know now, Lord, why you utter no answer--before your face all questions die away. What other answer would suffice? Only words, words...' An amazing, and beautifully written work. Extremely poetic and elegant, yet humble and edifying in every way. A tapestry of everything beautiful. Highly recommended!!!

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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Anonymous

Posted January 5, 2006

Never Read a Better Myth!

Once more, C.S. Lewis surprises his readers with his choice of vibrant characters and compelling themes. A spin-off of the Greek myth, the focus centers on the authentic motives and intentions of its main players. The reader will go so far as to question the gods themselves. This story will leave a powerful impression, requiring readers to look deeply within themselves. How often do we confuse love with dependency, or the ability to care with the tendency to control? Lewis 'seperates the seeds' of the human heart, and invites others to do likewise. 'Till we Have Faces' is an absolutely beautiful adaptation of a story long forgotten (except on Valentine's Day--Cupid's included!)

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Anonymous

Posted November 14, 2002

Tragic and Beautiful

C.S. Lewis never fails to amaze me. In "Till We Have Faces", his ability to write from a woman's perspective is absolutely incredible. I have read this book many times and never fail to find new depths. Once you finish, you want to start all over again...definitely one of the greatest stories out there.

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See everyone, C. S. Lewis has written hits other than the Chronicles of Narnia!

Other reviews for this book at Barnes&Noble stated that this book was a hard read, but I did not feel that was so. The ending was a little hard to slug through because it started to get a little dry, maybe that is what the other reviewers meant? At any rate, a wonderful retelling of the Psyche myth; I have never seen the events told from the point of view of one of the sisters before. The only thing that disappointed me -and that was only a very little- was the lack of romance which I have come to associate with the story of Eros and Psyche. However, as this is told from the perspective of the eldest sister, who believes her sister has gone mad, the lack of romance is fitting. The psychology of the characterrs as they struggle with the opposing forces of faith and science are artfully and realistically depicted.

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Anonymous

Posted December 17, 2007

Great

I thought this was a very good book. It was a little difficult to understand in the beginning, but after the first chapter I was able to comprehend this interesting story about the classic myth of Cupid and Psyche. I have not read many of C.S. Lewis's works, but this is by far my favorite. This book is full of passages that caused me to stop and think about what is happening, something I do not usually do while reading. I would reccomend this book to people who enjoy mythology or fiction, or who like a challenge.

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Anonymous

Posted December 18, 2007

Thoroughly Enjoyed!

Although a skeptic of the plot at first, my ability to put this book down decreased as the tale unfolded. 'Till We Have Faces' is a spin-off of the classic Greek myth containing Cupid and Psyche. Retelling a traditional myth by adding depth to the plot and character interaction created one fantastic read! It jumped straight to the top of my favorite book list as soon as I finished the last page. C.S. Lewis sure hit something with this book! So, if you are looking for a myth, but want something with a much more energetic and developed plot, this should be your next purchase.

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Anonymous

Posted November 21, 2004

An unmatched masterpiece

I am sixteen years old, and I have read this novel numerous times. Every time I find a new lesson and hidden theme. This is a book that entices the senses with its beautiful diction. It combines fantasy with realism, C.S. Lewis truly was a brilliant philospher and writer. I have read most all of his works of art (if you will), and have found that this particular masterpiece has stimulated me to grow as an abstract thinker. I aclaim this book with the highest regard.

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Anonymous

Posted November 20, 2001

The Best Book I Have Ever Read

This book had me so captivated from the very first word. I read the entire story within three hours and then read the book again later that week because it was so amazing and magical. It is by far the best book I have ever read.

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Anonymous

Posted June 8, 2000

One of my favorites

I picked this book up knowing nothing about it, but I loved C.S. Lewis. I was unable to put it down, it left me enchanted for many days after reading it and really changed my life in many ways. I say you must read it! Lewis is able to make us see in his stories those things which belong to another world, as if a veil is lifted from our eyes and we are able to see for the first time. After you finish reading it you'll want to re-read it again right away. This book shows us ourselves in a true light. For me it was a return to a wonder of life and beauty, what Lewis describes as moments of joy. I cannot say enough about this book... it was Lewis' favorite too. I'd suggest reading Surprised by Joy or Mere Christianity first.

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Anonymous

Posted February 4, 2015

&kings&king&hearts&hearts&hearts&hearts&hearts

Na na nananana na

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Anonymous

Posted June 21, 2014

Brilliant

If you're a fan of C.S. Lewis and haven't read this yet, give it a go--you're in for a treat!

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Anonymous

Posted June 18, 2014

Love it

Even though i read the paper back book. This had to be the best book ever. Its a must read for any one who loves myths.

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Anonymous

Posted May 23, 2014

Four and a half stars

Almost perfect

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Ich

Posted February 15, 2013

Great book, MISLEADING cover

I was sorely disappointed when I received this book and discovered that the edition I was sent was different from the cover being advertised. Not cool, B&N, not cool. Other than that, this is a great book a perhaps one of my all time favorites.

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Anonymous

Posted August 30, 2012

Stairs

At the back of the prison cell room is another set of stairs. Go up them & step off on the second landing. This is where the evil guest sleeping quarters & chat rooms are. Walk down the hall to the first door.

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Anonymous

Posted October 9, 2012

AMAZING!

I havent read this particular nook edition, but the book itself is one of the BEST books EVER written. One of C.S. Lewis' best!

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MynookPal

Posted May 2, 2011

Loved this book then and now again!

I read this first about 20 years, or so, ago. It spoke to much of life and human nature and faith then. Now, after a more grown-up me reading again, I glean more insights from it and am fascinated.

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Jaysen_Raye

Posted March 4, 2011

One of my top favorites.

I have this on my Nook, have an audio copy on my laptop, two hard copies for myself(one that I can highlight and write notes in) and keep an extra copy to give as a gift whenever possible. It can be a tough read the first time around. It gains a new meaning with each reread, and has more symbolic and quoteable passages than one would ever expect to find in a single novel. A beautiful piece of literary art.

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Anonymous

Posted June 29, 2009

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A great retelling of the classical myth of Psyche

As long as you know a little bit of Greek mythology you will find this book great. I looked up the mythology online before reading the book and that helped. It took me a while to get into the book, but I would say it is one of Lewis' best! I was also slow to catch on in seeing the parallel between Christianity and the mythological story, but a few days after reading I began to realize the implications of the book. It has increased my understanding of a Divine Love, as well as a greater appreciation for the suffering of Christ. Even without a Christian lens, I could imagine that this book is still a great read. I was suggested this book in order that I might better understand Love and I feel the reading fulfilled its purpose.

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